The Best Time To Visit

State of south-eastern Arabia, bounded by the sea and the bay bearing the same name as him, the Sultanate of Oman was once a pretty little secret to be known to the rest of the world but it has become one preferred destinations of the tour. Its climate is favorable for a trip between October and March, the country displays moderate temperatures. Divided into three climatic zones, the Mediterranean to the north, tropical in the south and desert in the center, different regions offer a climate conducive to travel throughout the year provided that you choose the destination. To avoid, however: the months of May to August booking heavy monsoon rains in southern and warmth in the northern region bordering on hot.

Recently converted to accommodate mass tourism, the Sultanate of Oman is rich in tourist attractions in a varied environment.

Muscat, the capital, including the three main constituencies are Mutra, Ruwi and Muscat, the city is inevitable tourists. A walk in residential neighborhoods and exceptional shopping in the souk's most famous part of this world make Mutra a single route. Ruwi with its museums, the National Museum and silverware, the Museum of the armed forces of the Sultan, is for museum lovers. Muscat, in which stands the main palace of the Sultan, captures the attention of visitors with the Museum of Oman, who is the guardian of a history of 5 000 years of the sultanate.

Salala, the next city to visit, providing warmth in the fall, is the cradle of archaeological countries. Port city of Zafar in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, it gives way to the ruins of Al-Balid. But also along the Mughsail, beautiful beaches of this southern region of Oman striking in their beauty. Nizwa, housing a very old four centuries, a masterpiece of Sultan ibn Saif, and the bustling bazaar in the region, worth visiting. The north coast, that of Batina, scene of the status of Omani wealthy, offers tourist places of interest with a source, that of A'Thorwara, leading to a stream and an oasis of charm nature. Safe, accessible by bus, archetypal coastal ideal, quietly welcoming, the city preserves forts, museums, the Navy, and is also the place where artisanal fishing boats are emerging.

The genuine red desert of Wahiba offers almost 200 km of dunes colored orange where it is still the expert hands in order to control the wheel of an all-terrain. Lovers of nature and wildlife, you will also discover the Arabian oryx, wolves, striped hyena and leopard, as well as aquatic species such as giant sea turtles which are protected by breeds but the sultanate are perfectly observable in the reserves.

To get to Oman, it is preferable to land in Muscat. the visa is granted at most for a month. Companies that operate between European cities and the capital of the Sultanate of Oman operate mainly in the Seeb International Airport. Five star hotels and other facilities are accessible and Muscat, near Mutra, has several options in accommodation with reasonable prices depending on the options sought. Similarly for the restoration, Ruwi is dotted with good restaurants whose prices are fairly moderate.

Warning: Many shops and houses of service, including catering, are inaccessible during Ramadan.

To be well insured in health, in addition to conventional medicine box medicine, be sure to protect yourself against malaria, a disease typical of tropical countries is on the rise during the rainy seasons.

The Sultanate of Oman is a country heavily steeped in Islam, some rules must be learned and it is best to submit: for example it is forbidden to drink alcohol outside licensed establishments. During Ramadan, those who are caught eating, smoking and drinking in public are apprehended. Take snapshot of Omani women without authorization is not permitted, and for public institutions, the picture is taken strictly prohibited. Wearing clothes too suggestive or make defamatory remarks is of course to avoid.